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Physics Semiconductor Electronics Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

In an n – type silicon, which of the following statements is true.

A
Electrons are majority carriesrs and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
B
Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
C
Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
D
Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

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An -type semiconductor is obtained by doping a semiconductor with a pentavalent impurity. The impurity so added produces free electrons. Therefore, in an n-type semiconductor, the electrons are majority carriers and holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.

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